Author Archives: Dirkjan Hupkes, Host of Women Disrupting Tech

In my podcast Women Disrupting Tech, I give a platform to the women who work in tech so they can be a role model for others. The goal is to promote more diversity, equity and inclusion in the tech sector. I believe that this will lead to better solutions to the three problems of our time: the climate crisis, exploding demand for healthcare services and poverty.

How to Inspire the Next Generation of Women in Tech with Mitra Gilasgar | Show Notes to Episode 67 of Women Disrupting Tech

Kasia Pokrop, founder of Mamamoon, uses technology to support women in the three stages of women’s health: Menstruation, Motherhood, and Menopause. She empowers pregnant women, partners, and herself by prioritizing self-care. The Mamamoon app transforms the journey from conception to postpartum, providing expert support during pregnancy and postpartum. Kasia’s inspiring journey and mission are shared in the Women Disrupting Tech podcast.More

Building Mamamoon to Support the 3 Ms of Women’s Health and Well-Being with Kasia Pokrop | Show Notes to Episode 66 of Women Disrupting Tech

Kasia Pokrop, founder of Mamamoon, uses technology to support women in the three stages of women’s health: Menstruation, Motherhood, and Menopause. She empowers pregnant women, partners, and herself by prioritizing self-care. The Mamamoon app transforms the journey from conception to postpartum, providing expert support during pregnancy and postpartum. Kasia’s inspiring journey and mission are shared in the Women Disrupting Tech podcast.More

Women Who Built The Internet: Susan Estrada

In the late 1980s, the Internet was only for academics and government, until Susan Estrada helped helped to make it commercially available. Born with a curiosity that drove her to explore, she pivoted from marine biology to technology and founded CERFnet, the first Internet Service Provider. Her collaboration and advocacy for women in tech left a lasting legacy, democratizing internet access.More

Interview with CXO Outlook

Recently, I was invited for an interview by CXO Outlook®. We talked about my mission and vision with Women Disrupting Tech, the benefits of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in tech, and the role men can play in making tech more inclusive (so my podcast will be obsolete by the end of 2032). Click the logo…More

Women Who Built The Internet: Radia Perlman

Marian Croak is the seventh woman in the blog series Women Who Built the Internet. She is a pivotal figure in technology who revolutionized communication by developing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology during her time at AT&T. Her work has made online calls and remote work possible, paving the way for modern communication platforms. Additionally, she is deeply committed to advocating for underrepresented groups in the tech industry.More

Women Who Built The Internet: Marian Croak

Marian Croak is the seventh woman in the blog series Women Who Built the Internet. She is a pivotal figure in technology who revolutionized communication by developing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology during her time at AT&T. Her work has made online calls and remote work possible, paving the way for modern communication platforms. Additionally, she is deeply committed to advocating for underrepresented groups in the tech industry.More